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Monday, November 23, 2009
About the Great Wall of China
The Wall we see today was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It starts from Hushan in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west traversing Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu and Qinghai. Here lists the famous sections for you to know the incredible diversity of scenery along the wall and practical travel tips.
The Great Wall was originally built in the Spring and Autumn, and Warring States Periods as a defensive fortification by the three states: Yan, Zhao and Qin. It went through constant extensions and repairs in later dynasties. It began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the "Great" wall until the Qin Dynasty.
The mystery of the construction of the wall is amazing. The construction, which drew heavily on the local resources for construction materials, was carried out in-line with the local conditions under the management of contract and responsibility system. A great army of manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners and local people, built the wall. The construction result demonstrates the wisdom and tenacity of the Chinese people.
Great Wall carries a considerable part of Chinese culture. It has long been incorporated into Chinese mythology and symbolism. The most well-known legend is about the collapse of a section of the Wall caused by Meng Jiangnu, who cried bitterly over the death of her husband after he died while building the wall. This legend has been spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas.
Following a 45-day long survey of 101 sections of the Wall in different provinces, the China Great Wall Academy reported on December 12, 2002 that the forces of nature and destruction by mankind are bringing about gradual reduction of extent of the Wall with the result that less than 30% remains in good condition. The Academy has called for greater protection of this important relic.
The Great Wall was originally built in the Spring and Autumn, and Warring States Periods as a defensive fortification by the three states: Yan, Zhao and Qin. It went through constant extensions and repairs in later dynasties. It began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the "Great" wall until the Qin Dynasty.
The mystery of the construction of the wall is amazing. The construction, which drew heavily on the local resources for construction materials, was carried out in-line with the local conditions under the management of contract and responsibility system. A great army of manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners and local people, built the wall. The construction result demonstrates the wisdom and tenacity of the Chinese people.
Great Wall carries a considerable part of Chinese culture. It has long been incorporated into Chinese mythology and symbolism. The most well-known legend is about the collapse of a section of the Wall caused by Meng Jiangnu, who cried bitterly over the death of her husband after he died while building the wall. This legend has been spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas.
Following a 45-day long survey of 101 sections of the Wall in different provinces, the China Great Wall Academy reported on December 12, 2002 that the forces of nature and destruction by mankind are bringing about gradual reduction of extent of the Wall with the result that less than 30% remains in good condition. The Academy has called for greater protection of this important relic.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Shanghai Expo 2010 Travel Guide
General Introduction to Shanghai Expo 2010
Shanghai World Expo 2010 will be a grand, festive occasion in the long and glorious tradition of the World Exposition, though we in Shanghai will of course try to outdo Beijing's recent Olympic Games success! The theme of Shanghai World Expo 2010 reflects Shanghai's own journey over the course of the past 15 years, where the city that one sees today - and which provides its inhabitants with a comprehensive framework for a better, more secure and more creative future - has surpassed the wildest dreams only 15 years ago. Shanghai World Expo 2010 is expected attract the largest number of exhibits and visitors in the history of the World Exposition. Read More about Shanghai ExpoWhat to See in Shanghai
- The Bund: colonial-era foreign buildings.
- Jade Buddha Temple: 1.9-meter-high white jade Buddha.
- Yuyuan Garden: most beautiful garden in Shanghai.
- More Shanghai Attractions
Monday, March 9, 2009
New China Travel Videos
Have a look at these videos to see what could await you on a China Tour organized by China Highlights!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
2009 Total Solar Eclipse in astronomical observatory
A unique astronomical phenomenon will take place in China on 22nd July 2009. The total eclipse will cover many cities, including Shanghai,Hangzhou, Haining, Huangshan. With 10 years'development, the professional facilities in Sheshan astronomical observatory will help you to witness the longest total solar eclipse in over a century. Click here to book the tour to see the solar eclipse with your own eyes.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Give Giant Pandas Big Bear Hugs
Most people think of the giant panda as a national treasure that can only be seen behind high fences. But panda adopters get the chance to get much closer to these endangered animals - close enough, to give them big bear hugs. The Wolong Panda Club is calling for more people to adopt pandas, since the Sichuan province-based Wolong Nature Reserve has fallen on tough times in the wake of the May 12 earthquake.
Chengdu Research and Breeding Base of Giant Pandas chief Zhang Zhihe says now is the direst time for the base since it opened in 1987.
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